What is a global ETF?

A global ETF holds stocks or bonds across many countries. Some are "all-world" style funds that include the U.S. and international markets, while others focus on a specific mix.

Global ETFs can be convenient because they package broad diversification into one holding, reducing the need to manage multiple regional ETFs.

Before buying, check the U.S. weight (often large), whether it includes emerging markets, and whether it includes small caps. Different "global" funds can have very different coverage even if the label sounds similar.